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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1# McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Decker counters with a head kick. McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Decker gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage. McGregor misses the shot to the body. McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Decker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Chad Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McGregor. Decker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McGregor closes the distance looking to clinch and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Decker pinned against the cage. Decker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jake McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Decker shoots in.#T1##CL2# McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Decker decides to pull guard. #SUB# Decker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Decker looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
Decker looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there. #SU2# McGregor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decker defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Decker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Decker shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2# Decker has his takedown stuffed and McGregor counters with a left to the body. McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor looks winded! McGregor throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range. #TD# Decker looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Decker drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.#ES2# McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Decker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Decker pulls McGregor into guard.
#SUB# Decker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Decker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGregor is controlling him. #SU2# Decker is working an open guard so McGregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3# Decker fails to land the takedown. McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2# McGregor gets a takedown into half guard. McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Decker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Decker is trying to stand up here but McGregor is controlling him well. Decker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Decker actively working from the bottom here.#T4##ES# Decker kicks McGregor off and gets back to his feet. Decker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Decker persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing. McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Decker, before circling back to the center of the mat. McGregor tries to counter with a clinch but Decker shakes him off and moves away. Decker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McGregor is looking to clinch but Decker is avoiding it.
#TD# Decker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! McGregor is trying to stand up here but Decker is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Decker will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Decker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2# McGregor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decker goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Decker shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Decker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Decker avoids it really well and circles away. McGregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination! McGregor is breathing heavily.#T1# McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2# McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Decker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Decker's takedown attempt.
#BC# Decker manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Decker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Decker working away.#T2# McGregor is trying to improve his position. Decker controlling the position from side mount. Decker moves into full mount! McGregor wants to control but Decker is having none of it.#T3# Decker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. McGregor taking shots to the head. McGregor taking shots to the head. McGregor tries to reverse the position but Decker maintains control. Decker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Decker lands a big elbow. Decker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Decker will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Decker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor wants to clinch. Decker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by McGregor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ground and pound from McGregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Decker tries to improve position but can't. Chad Decker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Decker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Decker prevents McGregor from standing back up.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McGregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Decker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Decker's back! McGregor is hanging on to Decker's back as he tries to escape.
McGregor throwing sloppy strikes. Decker trying to get back to his feet but McGregor is in full control for now. Decker is keeping busy.
Decker is trying to get back to his feet but McGregor has full control of the position and if anything, Decker has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES# Decker manages to escape to his feet. McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# A big right from McGregor misses. Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Decker on that attempt. Decker thuds a left hand into McGregor's body. McGregor works the jab nicely. Decker feints a jab promting McGregor to slip. Decker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGregor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Decker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McGregor counters with a two punch combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Decker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Decker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away. Jake McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decker with a jab. McGregor blocks a head kick by Decker.
Decker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Decker looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well. McGregor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
#CL# and Decker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Decker. #T4# A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD# Decker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Decker manages to end up in side control.#ES2# McGregor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor dives in and grabs Decker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Decker pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out. Decker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD# Decker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGregor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. McGregor is trying to control the position but Decker postures up. Jake McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chad Decker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Decker passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jake McGregor. I think Decker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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